• Drafting Manager

    Actalent (Aurora, OR)


    Job Title: Drafting Manager

    Job Description

    Actalent is seeking to hire an Drafting Manager to lead a team of drafters and technicians who support both product design and manufacturing. This role involves a combination of hands-on coordination and team leadership. The successful candidate will ensure that technical drawings and documents are accurate and delivered on time, while also fostering team growth and success.

    Responsibilities

    + Supervise a team that creates drawings and supports testing and builds.

    + Ensure all technical documents meet standards and deadlines.

    + Coordinate technician work such as building prototypes and running tests.

    + Work closely with engineers to transform ideas into clear technical outputs.

    + Set and maintain drafting and documentation standards.

    + Manage team priorities and workloads.

    + Train and mentor team members.

    + Track and improve team performance.

    Essential Skills

    + Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting, or a related field (preferred).

    + 5+ years of experience in drafting, design support, or technical services.

    + 2+ years of experience leading a team.

    + Strong skills in CAD software and drafting standards.

    + Familiarity with shop floor and testing environments.

    + Excellent organizational and communication skills.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + A passion for aviation is a plus.

    + Experience in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and mechanical engineering.

    + Project management skills.

    + Understanding of aerospace and aerospace engineering.

    + Proficiency in document control and CAD management.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,OR.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.